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5.0
(1)
I've taken care of children for many years, ages ranging from 6 months to 15 years. Communication is incredibly important to me so I keep in touch with all my clients.
Zuri can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"Zuri has taken care of our farm animals and inside cats and dogs a few times and she has done a great job! I can tell she really cares about of the animals and love to take care of them. 10 out of 10 would hire again! "
Care member
Tabia V.
Grand Rapids, MI
$12-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tabia! My aunt owns a daycare and growing up I spent every summer, and school vacations working for her. I have experience with ages from New born to 13 years old. I absolutely love kids and kids love me! I have a great imagination and love to play outside. Tag and catch are my favorite games! I am also a medical...
Tabia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
I am a high energy very positive person! I love being goofy with kids and will listen to story after story all day and/or tell story after story all day! Personally I am into lots of crafts, puzzles, crocheting, and gaming. I love anything pastel colored or rainbow and am entertained so easily lol
Here is some of my work...
Britney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Britney babysits my twin girls who are 7 months old. Britney is a wonderful babysitter. She is so kind to my children and they love her. Britney has also been super adaptable with all the new changes through my children's milestones. I also have a dog and Britney...
Morgan D.
5.0
(2)
I began babysitting as young as 12 years old and have built countless relationships with children and families as the years have progressed.
To me, childcare is more than just "sitting," I strive to build a genuine relationship with a child as a role model, and to fill the day with enriching activities.
In the past I have...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Chloe is kindhearted, responsible, trustworthy and an exceptional young lady. I highly recommend her as a caretaker. She will treat your loved ones as if they were her own."
Catherine M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Kaitlyn.
I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, MI and I am a full time musician. I love to learn, challenge myself, read, write, drink tea, bake, climb trees, travel, dance (even in rain), run, bike, eat sushi, and love the people around me. I am very down to earth, very active, and laugh a lot!
Why Child...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My kids love Kaitlyn! She is fun loving and creative, ready to bake or make music at a moments notice. Kind, considerate and responsible. I highly recommend Kaitlyn."
Andrew N.
Mackenzie W.
Wyoming, MI
$8-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, flexible, handworking
I like working with kids because everyday is a different day! I am going to college to be a teacher or open a daycare! I have worked with kids since I turned 16 and ive never disliked it.
I'm looking for a job that works with my college schedule! While allowing me...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Amanda! I have always grown up caring for kids. I come from a very big family and have always been heavily involved in childcare from a young age. I absolutely love spending time with children, I believe it's important to be so present with them and actively engaged- we have so much we can learn from their...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"We love her! Amanda is our favorite sitter. She is great with my three kids. She has taken care of my toddlers and newborn and my kids get so excited when she comes over. She is the only sitter who my kids don't cry when I leave. She is such a blessing and has...
Kylee L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently working as an lead teacher at an early childhood education center. I mostly work with preschoolers but I've worked with ages 0-5 at the center. I also have many years experience as a nanny for multiple families. I absolutely love nannying and I try to find an adventure every day! I love taking the children to...
Aliyah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aliyah has been a wonderful addition to our family. Our two kids ages 5 and 10 months absolutely adore her. She is reliable, friendly and always on time (5-10 minutes early most days!) She has had a positive impact on both our children. We are thankful for all her...
Erica Y.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over the past year I have nannied for several families part time ranging from infants to toddlers to school agers.
For the 2024 school year I have an after school job lined up but I may have some morning and Friday / weekend availability.
I'd describe my personality as fun yet sensible and easygoing.
I've been babysitting and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Allison and I'm 28. I grew up in Grand Rapids and after traveling around a little bit came back. I am currently a student at Calvin University studying Literature and Philosophy.
I have quite a bit of babysitting experience including two autistic children. After high school I took a semester off and taught...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Rachel S.
Byron Center, MI
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Rachel and I just graduated with my masters in special education. I love working with children and their families. I also love gardening, spending time outside, baking, and loving on my Golden Retriever. I look forward to getting to work with your family!
I like working with kids because it's so fun! I love...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Bethany T.
Byron Center, MI
$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp
In the school year I work at an after school program for 5-8th graders! I babysit multiple families ranging from 0-12, all of those families have 2+ kids!
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Melia C.
Grand Rapids, MI
$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I babysat a family for 3 years and would occasionally babysit other families. I would pick the kids up from school and take them to after school activities and make them dinner, also would work some weekends when the parents went out. They had a dog I would take care of too and when they went out of town I would help with the...
Melia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Hi! I'm Natalia, but I will answer to any variation of the name, and I have quite a few unique nicknames that kids have given me over the years! I have 10 years of experience to offer; I started off as the classic babysitter after school, and then I worked for six years at the YMCA in their After Care Program, providing...
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm 22 years old. I graduated high school from West Michigan Aviation. I am currently in school for nursing. Currently nannying for a family two days a week and looking for a second family to nanny for. I'm great with kids and kids love me. Not only am I a fun babysitter but I also like to clean and keep things neat. My schedule...
Audrianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I'm now 28. I have tons of experience with children including children with special needs. I currently work for a school that deals with emotional impairment(special needs) and I love it. I am fun, playful, caring, love being around kids, and very patient.
Tanesha can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Karlie B.
Byron Center, MI
$24/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hi! I am Karlie, a 27-year-old nanny! I am looking for my next nanny family of kiddos to have fun with! I have 6 years of part time and full time nanny experience. I have been a nanny for up to four children at a time. I also volunteered at a therapy summer program for children with special needs through middle and high school....
Karlie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Makenna C.
Grand Rapids, MI
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Makenna! I am a compassionate person with 9 years of experience working with children. Some of my previous jobs include after-school staff, babysitter, and live-in nanny, and I currently work at a youth residential treatment home.
I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for children of all...
Makenna can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I began babysitting when I was 14 years old, began working in a childcare center when I turned 16 years old and from their did in home nannying which included taking children to school, taking children out of the home to enjoy other activities, light house keeping, school work upkeep, after school activity upkeep, overnight...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Current nanny for 3 children after school Mon-Thurs 3:30pm-7:30 p.m. Open to babysitting here and there, open to last minute availability as well. I have four years of experience in an early childhood education setting. I have multiples of certifications, including CPR, yoga for children, and developing self regulation skills....
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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Recent after school babysitter reviews from local parents in Wayland, MI
Zuri R.
5.0
Zuri has taken care of our farm animals and inside cats and dogs a few times and she has done a great job! I can tell she really cares about of the animals and love to take care of them. 10 out of 10 would hire again!
- Care member
Britney D.
5.0
Britney babysits my twin girls who are 7 months old. Britney is a wonderful babysitter. She is so kind to my children and they love her. Britney has also been super adaptable with all the new changes through my children's milestones. I also have a dog and Britney will let him out during the day...
- Morgan D.
Chloe K.
5.0
Chloe watched my daughter and twin sons. She is very attentive and interactive with the kids. She is trustworthy and I would highly recommend her for your family as well.
- Jonna H.
Kaitlyn Z.
5.0
My kids love Kaitlyn! She is fun loving and creative, ready to bake or make music at a moments notice. Kind, considerate and responsible. I highly recommend Kaitlyn.
- Andrew N.
Amanda L.
5.0
We love her! Amanda is our favorite sitter. She is great with my three kids. She has taken care of my toddlers and newborn and my kids get so excited when she comes over. She is the only sitter who my kids don't cry when I leave. She is such a blessing and has a gift with children.
- Kylee L.
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FAQs for finding an after school babysitter near you in Wayland, MI
What types of after school babysitter services are available near me in Wayland, MI?
You can review 3 after school babysitter profiles near you in Wayland, MI to get an idea of what types of babysitting services sitters in your area offer. For example, some after school babysitters may be comfortable picking up your children from school or cooking dinner for your family while your children do their homework at the kitchen table.
How much does it cost to hire an after school babysitter near me in Wayland, MI?
The average hourly rate for after school babysitters near you in Wayland, MI is $15.33. It’s worth noting that these rates can vary depending on years of experience and how many children you have, amongst other factors.
How can I find an after school babysitter near me in Wayland, MI?
If you need after school care for your children, you can hire a babysitter who you can rely on to pick up your children from school or to meet them at your house when they get home from school. You can search for after school babysitters near you in Wayland, MI on babysitting websites like Care.com.
Can I hire an after school sitter near me in Wayland, MI to watch my children between when they get off school and I get off work?
Whether you work in the home or out of the home, you likely need care for your children for a few hours after school while you wrap up your work day. This is when hiring an after school babysitter near you in Wayland, MI can really come in handy.
How can I safely find after school babysitters near me in Wayland, MI?
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